One of the greatest success stories in the history of Marathi cinema has officially arrived on home screens. The massive historical epic Raja Shivaji made its highly anticipated digital debut today (June 26, 2026) and is now available for streaming on Netflix. Audiences can enjoy the film in both its original Marathi language as well as a Hindi dub.
What is the Film About?
The movie is a grand historical drama based on the legendary life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It deeply explores his courageous journey and his fierce determination to establish Swarajya (self-rule).
The film is a major passion project for Riteish Deshmukh, who not only directed the epic but also stars in the lead role as the iconic warrior king.
A Box Office Phenomenon
Before arriving on Netflix, Raja Shivaji had a historic run in theaters following its release on May 1, 2026. It completely rewrote the record books for Marathi cinema by becoming the first Marathi film ever to cross the ₹100 crore mark in India. It now firmly holds the title of the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.
Along the way, the film smashed multiple records, including:
- The biggest opening day collection
- The biggest opening weekend numbers
- The highest single-day collection
- The fastest Marathi movie to reach both the ₹50 crore and ₹100 crore milestones
A Star-Studded Cast and Crew
The film is produced under the banners of Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company. To bring this massive vision to life, a stellar ensemble cast and top-tier technical crew were brought together.
The Cast
Aside from Riteish Deshmukh, the historical drama features a long list of prominent actors in key roles:
- Genelia Deshmukh
- Sanjay Dutt
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Vidya Balan
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Bhagyashree
- Fardeen Khan
- Sachin Khedekar
- Amole Gupte
- Jitendra Joshi
- Boman Irani
- Special Appearance: Salman Khan also makes a highly talked-about special appearance in the film.
The Creative Team
The technical brilliance of the film was guided by some of the industry’s finest:
- Music: Composed by the famous musical duo Ajay-Atul.
- Cinematography: Handled by the legendary Santosh Sivan.
- Editing: Managed by Urvashi Saxena.
With its record-breaking theatrical run now transitioning to a global streaming platform, Raja Shivaji is poised to reach an even wider international audience on Netflix.
